I owned MG-3As for 15 years and listened to these speakers extensively with the following preamps:
ARC SP3-A1
ARC SP6 A-E models
ARC SP8
ARC SP10
I don't think you could go wrong with any ARC Tube unit as for a while Jim Winey and ARC used each others equipment in designing their great products.
In solid state preamps, the Acoustat TNP sounded excellent along with modified Hafler preamps, and of course the Adcom GFP -750 would be a great choice too and better than the other solid state candidates mentioned.
You will need a high current amp like the Acoustat TNT 200, Levinson 300 series amp or a Krell KSA 250 to drive them, and two is even better if you want to biamp and expand your system. You may have problems with the Luxman clipping and blowing tweeters and fuses if you're not careful.
A fast sub, like the Vandersteen is worth looking into also.
Hope you enjoy the speakers and have fun building your system.
Steven
ARC SP3-A1
ARC SP6 A-E models
ARC SP8
ARC SP10
I don't think you could go wrong with any ARC Tube unit as for a while Jim Winey and ARC used each others equipment in designing their great products.
In solid state preamps, the Acoustat TNP sounded excellent along with modified Hafler preamps, and of course the Adcom GFP -750 would be a great choice too and better than the other solid state candidates mentioned.
You will need a high current amp like the Acoustat TNT 200, Levinson 300 series amp or a Krell KSA 250 to drive them, and two is even better if you want to biamp and expand your system. You may have problems with the Luxman clipping and blowing tweeters and fuses if you're not careful.
A fast sub, like the Vandersteen is worth looking into also.
Hope you enjoy the speakers and have fun building your system.
Steven